Depth finder reads 2 feet, can't find it

[kcjefff]

I have a problem. I just bought an open bow runabout and the depth finder doesn't work right. It just reads 2 feet constantly. (I know the main channel at the lake of the ozarks is deeper than that.)The digital gauge in the dash says it is made by Leisure Electronics(?).<br /><br />So, two things, I can't find the unit, it is obviously not externally transom mounted. Also, if I do find it, what do I do to fix it?

 

[kcjefff]

Re: Depth finder reads 2 feet, can't find it

oh, btw, it is a stern drive.

 

[ThomWV]

Re: Depth finder reads 2 feet, can't find it

Toss it and buy a replacement.

 

[kcjefff]

Re: Depth finder reads 2 feet, can't find it

I can't toss what I can't find. I guess it must be a shoot thru hull mounted transducer. I haven't really gotten in the engine compartment to check it out. I think 2 feet might be as low at the gauge goes. It constantly beeps a shallow alarm.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Depth finder reads 2 feet, can't find it

Not worth the time and money to fix it, even if you could find the parts.<br /><br />You can put an Eagle Cuda ( 128, 168, or 168ex) on the boat for under $100

 

[swist]

Re: Depth finder reads 2 feet, can't find it

My boat had a shoot-thru - worked but performance was lousy. When I did find it, it was epoxied to the inside of the hull. I would have needed a jackhammer to take it off. Just cut the wire and left it. Replaced it with a decent quality unit with a thru-hull transducer. <br /><br />I'm not sure shoot-thru's are the way to go except for easy installation - my hull is 3/4 solid glass where the thing was mounted and I thing I got a huge attenuation.